The measure: a novel
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New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, ©2022.
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Book
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First edition.
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352 pages ; 24 cm
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When every person, all over the globe, receives a small wooden box bearing the same inscription and a single piece of string inside, the world is thrown into a collective frenzy, in this novel told through multiple perspectives that introduces an unforgettable cast of characters.
It seems like any other day: You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live. From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise? As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they'll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge? The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined; pen pals finding refuge in the unknown; a couple who thought they didn't have to rush; a doctor who cannot save himself; and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780063204201, 0063204207, 9780063204218, 0063204215
Notes
General Note
"Read with Jenna"--Dust jacket.
Description
When every person, all over the globe, receives a small wooden box bearing the same inscription and a single piece of string inside, the world is thrown into a collective frenzy, in this novel told through multiple perspectives that introduces an unforgettable cast of characters.
Description
It seems like any other day: You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live. From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise? As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they'll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge? The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined; pen pals finding refuge in the unknown; a couple who thought they didn't have to rush; a doctor who cannot save himself; and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Erlick, N. (2022). The measure: a novel. First edition. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Erlick, Nikki. 2022. The Measure: A Novel. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Erlick, Nikki, The Measure: A Novel. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Erlick, Nikki. The Measure: A Novel. First edition. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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